- Must visit
The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 11
zł374
Average ticket price on Oct 11
zł544
Fastest journey on Oct 11
4 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
4 h 46 m
Trains on Oct 11
82
Distance
325 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leiden to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leiden to London will cost around zł544 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł374.
It's difficult to get from Leiden to London without transferring at least once.
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9143Trains from Leiden to London run on average 33 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 201 miles (325 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 201 miles (325 km) |
Average train duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price zł46 |
Trains per day 33 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 5:23 AM |
Last train 9:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Leiden to London trains for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 1417+ 9125 | 5:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h04 | 12:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 1417+ 9143 | 5:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h04 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 1417+ 9310 · 9117 | 5:23 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h34 | 9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 1422+ 9143+ ECD 9512 | 5:43 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h44 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 1422+ 9310 · 9117+ ECD 9512 | 5:43 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h14 | 9:57 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 1422+ 9125+ ECD 9512 | 5:43 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h44 | 12:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2211+ 9125 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h12 | 12:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2211+ 9143 | 6:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h12 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
SPR 4310 · SPR 5113+ 9125 | 6:28 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h59 | 12:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2310+ 9143+ ECD 9516 | 6:49 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h38 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2310+ 9358 · 9153+ ECD 9516 | 6:49 AM Leiden Centraal | 13h08 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 3 transfers | |
IC 2310+ ECD 9516+ 9125 | 6:49 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h38 | 12:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3520+ 9143 | 8:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h55 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3520+ 9125 | 8:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 4h55 | 12:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3520+ 9358 · 9153 | 8:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h25 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2321+ 9358 · 9153 | 8:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h12 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2321+ 9157 | 8:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h32 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2321+ 9143 | 8:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h42 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3522+ 9143 | 9:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h25 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3522+ 9157 | 9:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h15 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3522+ 9358 · 9153 | 9:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h55 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2223+ 9157 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 12h02 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2223+ 9143 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h12 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2223+ 9358 · 9153 | 9:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h42 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3524+ 9358 · 9153 | 9:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h25 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3524+ 9157 | 9:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h45 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3524+ 9143 | 9:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h55 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2325+ 9143 | 9:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h42 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2325+ 9358 · 9153 | 9:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h12 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2325+ 9157 | 9:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h32 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3526+ 9143 | 10:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 7h25 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3526+ 9358 · 9153 | 10:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h55 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3526+ 9157 | 10:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 11h15 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3530+ 9143 | 11:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h25 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3530+ 9358 · 9153 | 11:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h55 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3530+ 9157 | 11:02 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h15 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2231+ 9358 · 9153 | 11:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h42 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2231+ 9157 | 11:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 10h02 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2231+ 9143 | 11:15 AM Leiden Centraal | 6h12 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3532+ 9358 · 9153 | 11:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h25 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3532+ 9157 | 11:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h45 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3532+ 9143 | 11:32 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h55 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2333+ 9143 | 11:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 5h42 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2333+ 9358 · 9153 | 11:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 8h12 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2333+ 9157 | 11:45 AM Leiden Centraal | 9h32 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3534+ 9458 · 9153 | 12:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h55 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3534+ 9157 | 12:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 9h15 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3534+ 9143 | 12:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h25 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3536+ 9157 | 12:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h45 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3536+ 9358 · 9153 | 12:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h25 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3536+ 9143 | 12:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h55 | 4:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2337+ 9358 · 9153 | 12:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h12 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2337+ 9157 | 12:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h32 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2337+ 9458 · 9153 | 12:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h12 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3538+ 9358 · 9153 | 1:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h55 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3538+ 9458 · 9153 | 1:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h55 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3538+ 9157 | 1:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h15 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2239+ 9358 · 9153 | 1:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h42 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2239+ 9458 · 9153 | 1:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h42 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2239+ 9157 | 1:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 8h02 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3540+ 9358 · 9153 | 1:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h25 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3540+ 9157 | 1:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h45 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3540+ 9458 · 9153 | 1:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h25 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2341+ 9458 · 9153 | 1:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h12 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2341+ 9358 · 9153 | 1:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h12 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 2341+ 9157 | 1:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h32 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3542+ 9458 · 9153 | 2:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h55 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3542+ 9358 · 9153 | 2:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h55 | 6:57 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3542+ 9157 | 2:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h15 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3544+ 9376 · 9163 | 2:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h55 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3544+ 9157 | 2:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h45 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2345+ 9157 | 2:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h32 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2345+ 9376 · 9163 | 2:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h42 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3546+ 9376 · 9163 | 3:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h25 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3546+ 9157 | 3:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h15 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2247+ 9157 | 3:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h02 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2247+ 9376 · 9163 | 3:15 PM Leiden Centraal | 7h12 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3548+ 9157 | 3:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h45 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 3548+ 9376 · 9163 | 3:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 6h55 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3552+ 9376 · 9163 | 4:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h55 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3552+ 9157 | 4:32 PM Leiden Centraal | 4h45 | 8:17 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1 transfer | |
IC 2353+ 9376 · 9163 | 4:45 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h42 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
IC 3554+ 9376 · 9163 | 5:02 PM Leiden Centraal | 5h25 | 9:27 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 2 transfers | |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
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Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
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Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leiden to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Leiden to London trains use the Leiden Centraal to London St Pancras International station pair. Use this guide to compare Leiden and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leiden Centraal is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Centraal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Bruine Boon, Grand Café Van Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Leiden Centraal. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Leiden Centraal. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leiden Centraal: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Centraal: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Leiden Centre, Golden Tulip Leiden Centre, City Hotel Nieuw Minerva.
Leiden Lammenschans is 1 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
Leiden Lammenschans has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
ATMs are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Parking, WC.
Available at Leiden Lammenschans: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leiden Lammenschans.
De Vink is 2 km from Leiden city centre. Public transport options include:
De Vink has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at De Vink.
ATMs are available at De Vink.
Available at De Vink: Parking.
Available at De Vink: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at De Vink.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
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